The unexpected closure of the multiplayer racing game The Crew on the internet has sparked a ripple effect among gaming enthusiasts. This event serves as the beginning of the persistent campaign titled “Stop Killing Games.” Gamers are now rallying to persuade publishers to maintain online-exclusive games operational, either by providing offline options or by offering custom server support following their official closure.
In response to a class action lawsuit in California initiated by gamers Matthew Cassell and Alan Liu, Ubisoft’s legal representative, Steven A. Mareberg, contends that fans cannot express dissatisfaction over the demise of online-exclusive games. According to court documents published by Polygon, Marenberg asserts that the packaging for The Crew explicitly indicates an internet connection is necessary and Ubisoft holds the authority to terminate “certain online features” provided that players receive a 30-day notice prior to such action.
Following their purchases, the Plaintiffs had been utilizing The Crew for several years. However, towards the end of 2023, Ubisoft opted to discontinue and shut down the servers of the decade-old video game. This was confirmed by a representative from Ubisoft’s legal team.
According to Marenberg, since gamers got what they paid for and can’t complain now if they were misled, because Ubisoft didn’t produce an offline version of the discontinued game at the time.
The main point being made in this case is that “when Ubisoft sells a physical game, it leads consumers to believe they are buying the entire game. Consequently, they acquire traditional ownership rights for that specific game copy.” However, Ubisoft’s lawyer argues that the misunderstanding arises from the plaintiffs’ unrealistic and unfounded expectations that one type of purchase provides more ownership than another.
In California, where the lawsuit was initiated, the plaintiffs, Matthew Cassell and Alan Liu, have made changes to their initial claim. Now, they are aiming at two specific aspects: the expiration date of the game’s retail Activation Code and the in-game currency that can be bought within The Crew.
Cassell and Liu claim that The Crew’s Activation Code included with the in-box had an end date set at 2099. Given this clearly marked expiration date on the code’s card, the plaintiffs contend that it suggests the game would continue to function in some capacity until then. Furthermore, they argue that the in-game currency within The Crew could be seen as a type of voucher. In California, such vouchers cannot expire.
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2025-04-10 13:40